By Philippe Mathelet
Amla: the strengthening fruit
Strengthening thanks to a high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids: antioxidant, liver protector, anti-fatigue, anti-cold.
Amla: vitamin C
Strengthening thanks to a high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
The amla is a tree from the euphorbiaceae family commonly called "Indian or Nepalese gooseberry".
These fruits indeed resemble gooseberries without belonging to this botanical species.
This tree is known for its longevity.
In Ayurvedic medicine, which is traditional Indian medicine, this fruit has been used for centuries as a strengthening agent.
It is therefore normal to find it in many preparations, the most famous of which is Chyawanprash, a kind of jam consumed in India.
The extract of Amla has a notable antioxidant activity by helping to neutralise free radicals thanks to its high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
Some studies attribute to amla a potential to combat heavy metals.
In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to protect the liver and fight cholesterol.
Many other scientific researches are ongoing and amla appears as a true "super fruit" endowed with multiple very promising properties.
The amla extract, in the form of capsules or tablets, is particularly used in cases of temporary fatigue, needs to strengthen resistance to diseases, to fight free radicals of various origins and, of course, whenever one wishes to increase their daily intake of vitamin C (convalescence, smokers…).
One last piece of advice before benefiting from this natural strengthening agent: choose an amla extract from organic farming and sufficiently concentrated in vitamin C.
These articles are for information only and are neither medical advice, nor a diagnosis, nor a prescription.
The articles in this section reflect the experience and reading of their author, who does not practise any medical profession. They are published for information and never replace a consultation with a doctor or pharmacist. Food supplements are not medicines. If you are under treatment, pregnant, breastfeeding or ill, ask a health professional before any use.